UK
1964- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice CLP 1789
- Format
- LP, Mono · KT tax code
- Runout / matrix
2XEA 2589-1SRun-out side A, stamped
2XEA 2590-1SRun-out side B, stamped
Elizabeth HarwoodSing The Songs Of Britain
Vinyl pressings
Sing The Songs Of Britain
by Elizabeth Harwood · 1964
11 pressings3 countriesArt SongChoralOrchestraClassical
Sing The Songs Of Britain was first pressed on vinyl in 1964. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
How to spot a first pressing of Sing The Songs Of Britain
4 pressings came out in 1964, the album's first year, in 2 countries. Compare the label and catalog number on your copy, then the codes etched or stamped in the runout groove (the dead wax around the label): they are the surest sign of an early pressing.
UK
1964- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice CLP 1789
- Format
- LP, Mono · MT tax code
- Runout / matrix
2XEA 2589-1S 1 TRun-out side A, stamped
2XEA 2590-1S 1 2 PRun-out side B, stamped
UK
1964- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice CSD 1542
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
2YEA 965-1 GRun-out side A, stamped
2YEA 965-1 0 TRun-out side B, stamped
New Zealand
1964- Label and catalog number
- World Record Club STZ 890
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
2YEA 964-1Run-out side A, stamped
2YEA 965-1Run-out side B, stamped
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | New Zealand | World Record Club STZ 890First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1964 | UK | His Master's Voice CLP 1789First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | UK | His Master's Voice CLP 1789First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | UK | His Master's Voice CSD 1542First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1967 | Australia | World Record Club ST-4336 / World Record Club S/T4336LP, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1967 | Australia | World Record Club T-4336 / World Record Club S/T4336LP, Club Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Club edition | LP, Club Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Club edition |
1970s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | UK | His Master's Voice ESD 7002 / His Master's Voice OC 053 o 06134LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1977 | Australia | World Record Club R-03512 / World Record Club R. 03512LP, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1979 | Australia | World Record Club R-03512 / World Record Club R. 03512LP, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | UK | Classics For Pleasure CFP 4556LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | His Master's Voice ESD.7002LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1The Bay Of Biscay
- A2Cherry Ripe
- A3It Was A Lover And His Lass
- A4The Miller Of Dee
- A5Oh, The Oak And The Ash
- A6Sigh No More Ladies
- A7Early One Morning
- A8The Bailiff's Daughter Of Islington
- A9Charlie Is My Darling
- B1A Hunting We Will Go
- B2The Ash-Grove
- B3Heart Of Oak
- B4Ye Banks And Braes
- B5The Keel Row
- B6John Peel
- B7Where The Bee Sucks
- B8The Vicar Of Bray
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Sing The Songs Of Britain are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Sing The Songs Of Britain are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1964 and 1989.
When was Sing The Songs Of Britain first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1964, in UK, New Zealand. One of them is His Master's Voice CLP 1789.
How do I tell if my copy of Sing The Songs Of Britain is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CLP 1789, CSD 1542, STZ 890) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 2XEA 2589-1S and 2XEA 2590-1S. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Sing The Songs Of Britain on vinyl worth?
It depends on which pressing you have and on the condition of the record and its sleeve. Early pressings from the album's home country in near mint condition are usually worth the most; common later reissues are worth far less. Scan your copy with VinylLens to see its value for every grade.